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has anyone tried plastidip clear or glossifier to protect their front bumper?

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Old Sep 2, 2015, 04:34 PM
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has anyone tried plastidip clear or glossifier to protect their front bumper?

Just about to pop on a 3M clear bra but I'm interested if plastidip might be a better DIY substitute
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the "glossifier effect" goes away after a few months and the clear with not be like a normal clear coat. Go with the 3m bra it will be much better.
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I'd go with the 3m. I've heard better feedback on it than plastidip. (I sell them both at my workplace)
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Also look at XPEL ultimate https://www.xpel.com/products/xpel_u...ction_film.asp
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3m clear bra

Can the 3m clear bra be used on carbon fiber parts?
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Yes. I clear bra'd my carbon front lip and side spats. No problems.
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I've heard that DYC sells a new glossifier that supposedly doesn't get the "fade" look after being in the sun and lasts quite a while. I'm not 100% on this, but my buddy dips cars professionally out of his shop I could probably ask him if you're still up in the air on what to do.
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Originally Posted by jb_boostin
I've heard that DYC sells a new glossifier that supposedly doesn't get the "fade" look after being in the sun and lasts quite a while. I'm not 100% on this, but my buddy dips cars professionally out of his shop I could probably ask him if you're still up in the air on what to do.

Anything will help thanks, I just want to know if spraying glossifier onto a black bumper will look like crap or acceptable to the eye. I can't stand going out for a fun and comming back with a little more road rash on the front, if the glossifier will prevent this I might as well give it a go
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